Handheld field meter for DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS cable modem installation; enables cable installers to increase the speed and efficiency in deploying high-speed data and video services.
- DSAM Family Brochure(, 2.51MB)
A Wavetek™ Series Field Meter
The new DSAM DOCSIS 3.0 models provide the best in class combination of full DOCSIS 3.0 testing combined with a powerful Signal Level Meter and QAM analyzer.
Highlights
- 8 downstream x 4 upstream DOCSIS 3.0 testing
- Throughput testing of bonded services
- Up to 304 Mbps down, 120 Mbps up (6 MHz carriers)
- Up to 400 Mbps down, 120 Mbps up (8 MHz carriers)
- Gigabit Ethernet port standard
- Optional Gig E Throughput testing available
- Improved Digital Carrier testing
- Deep interleave video BER standard
- MER range up to 45 dB
- DQI measurement capability
- MoCA® compatible
- Cable Labs®-compliant certificates
- Legacy support for DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
- Includes all measurements and features of previous models
- Fully featured SLM (Signal Level Meter) with QAM analysis and integrated DOCSIS® cable modem
- Reduce repeat truck rolls Increase productivity and with comprehensive Home Certification test
- Consistent and accurate testing and reporting powered by the Tech Complete™ TPP software
- Powerful troubleshooting of service impairments with DQI, QAM Ingress, and VoIP Check
- Weatherproof, rugged & lightweight to meet the demands of field technicians
- Remote meter management with consistent and accurate test reporting powered by the Tech Complete™ TPP software
- Powerful microprocessor and color display for fast power up and dramatic display clarity, now shipping as DSAMXT
- 4 to 1000 MHz range with optional 42 MHz, 65MHz, or 85MHz diplexers to match the return path
Applications
- Conduct full DOCSIS 3.0 performance testing
- Perform 8 downstream by 4 upstream bonded carrier testing
- Troubleshoot digital QAM carriers – troubleshoot and eliminate intermittent HDTV and HSD service impairments with JDSU’s unique DQI, QAM Ingress, and VoIP Check™
- Find Return Path Ingress
- Verify service quality – Qualify the quality and availability of revenue generating Voice, Cable Modem, and Digital Video services at installation time
- Home Certification™ reports – Establish consistent installation and service procedures to reduce repeat truck rolls with DSAM’s Home Certification option
- Legacy testing of DOCSIS 1.X and 2.0
- Non-invasive forward and reverse sweeping
- Test digital and analog video
- Ethernet Testing of customers service
- Troubleshoot upstream noise and service issues interactively with PathTrak™ using Field view and QAM demodulation on RPM-3000
- Segment HSD and VoIP problems between HFC network and IP backbone with JDSU’s exclusive VoIP Check™
Key Features
- 8 downstream x 4 upstream DOCSIS 3.0 testing
- Digital carrier testing with up to 45 dB MER range
- Integrated Pre-Amplifier for -45dBmV ingress scans and return path troubleshooting
- Complete DOCSIS® testing of carriers including MER, BER, throughput, packetloss, jitter, and delay1
- DQI Digital Quality Index to help find and eliminate intermittent problems
- Home Certification test simplifies fulfillment testing and reduces truck rolls1
- QAM Ingress – finds noise and interferers inside the QAM carrier1
- VoIP Check option – Provides MOS call quality ratings and segments HFC and IP issues
- 24 hour Proof of Performance testing including Hum, C/N, MER, BER and Power Levels
- Powerful spectrum analysis1
- Upstream 16/64 QAM generator1
- Weather and shock-resistant enclosure
- Configuration of channel plans and tests via the TechComplete TPP software
- Complete QAM analyzer and Analog tester
(1) Some features are either optional or model dependent – refer to family brochure or contact factory for availability